Imran Khan allows police search of home for suspects

Imran Khan, arrives to appear before a court in Lahore (AP)

Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has dialled down his campaign of defiance, saying he would allow a police search of his home over allegations that he was harbouring suspects wanted in recent violence during anti-government protests.

Mr Khan, who is facing about 100 legal cases against him, also appeared before a court in his home town of Lahore to seek protection from arrest in multiple terrorism cases that authorities have raised against the country’s top opposition leader.